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Used for requiring one-party to keep information confidential. Purchase comes in an MS word document that has fields to fill in by user, including Disclosing Party Name & Address, Receiving Party Name & Address, Business Purpose of NDA, and State where NDA will be governed.
Clauses include:
- Confidential Information
- Exclusions from Confidential Information
- Obligations of Receiving Party
- Return or Destruction of Confidential Information
- Remedies
- Term
- Relationship
- No Warranties or Representations
- Waiver
- Severability
- Governing Law
- Entire Agreement
- Assignment
- Headings
- Counterparts
As an attorney with over a decade of practical legal experience, I created this Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) template for use in various business transactions and engagements.
Overview of the Mutual NDA (Business) Template
For context, an NDA is a binding contractual agreement that requires the signing parties to keep specific types of information confidential. A Mutual NDA is often used when both parties involved in a transaction want to protect the confidentiality of certain information.
When someone signs an NDA and subsequently receives confidential information, the NDA serves as a memorialized record expressly agreeing that the parties will not reveal or share confidential information to any unauthorized individual, or organization. If the recipient of confidential information violates the NDA by failing to retain the private-nature of the information, then there may be grounds for you to pursue damages through a lawsuit.
What Is Included in the Mutual NDA Template
My mutual NDA template is customizable to your particular business transaction. The mutual NDA template is helpful since it provides guidance on what elements need to be incorporated into the agreement and offers tips on how to craft certain provisions. For example, the mutual NDA template devotes a section to identifying the parties involved in the transaction and sets forth the importance of preventing the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. The template contains a modifiable section that specifically defines what is considered confidential information, along with a modifiable section that allows you to identify types of non-confidential information.
The mutual NDA template sets forth the obligations of the party that receives confidential information, such as an affirmative requirement to protect and safeguard the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party's confidential information, an affirmative requirement to not disclose confidential information to other individuals or entities, and so forth. The template mutual NDA also provides clear instructions for the return or destruction of confidential information.
The mutual NDA template describes the remedies that may be pursued, in the event the receiving party breaches the NDA, along with the term (i.e. timeframe) of the NDA. The template mutual NDA also contains important legal provisions such as the relationship between the parties, the fact that no warranties or representations are made as a result of the NDA, the relevant state law that will govern the terms of the NDA, and stipulations for assigning the agreement.
The mutual NDA also contains a severability clause, which is helpful since the clause sets forth that, in the event any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law, and the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
Who Should Use the Template Mutual NDA
The mutual NDA template can be used in a variety of situations. Nevertheless, this particular template is best suited in the context of a business relationship or transaction where confidential information is being shared between the parties.
Benefits of Using the Mutual NDA Template
There are many benefits associated with a mutual NDA. For example, an NDA can help legally protect trade secrets and other proprietary information, it can help establish trust and candor between the parties, it can prevent the theft of intellectual property, it can provide evidence of the other party's contractual obligation to keep certain information confidential, and it helps memorialize the confidential nature of the information described in the NDA.
If your mutual NDA is breached, you may need to consider pursuing litigation. If that situation arises, having an experienced lawyer by your side can pay dividends. My legal services are available.
Clauses include:
- Confidential Information
- Exclusions from Confidential Information
- Obligations of Receiving Party
- Return or Destruction of Confidential Information
- Remedies
- Term
- Relationship
- No Warranties or Representations
- Waiver
- Severability
- Governing Law
- Entire Agreement
- Assignment
- Headings
- Counterparts
An NDA is a legal agreement between parties to keep certain information secret. By drafting this agreement with someone you’re working with, you can maintain the privacy of your business information and prevent anyone from using it for their own benefit.
You can purchase a drafted NDA template from ContractsCounsel, a platform that connects clients with vetted lawyers for contract review and drafting.
Benefits of Buying an NDA on ContractsCounsel
When you purchase an NDA template from ContractsCounsel, you’ll receive a link to download it to your device. The process is fast and stress-free. Other benefits of purchasing it include:
- It’s drafted by a professional. A vetted, experienced lawyer drafts the NDA.
- It’s editable. You can customize the NDA according to your business requirements.
- It can be followed by hiring a lawyer. If you have queries or want legal review, you can hire the lawyer who drafted the NDA.
- It’s affordable. You can purchase an NDA template for between $29 to $149.99.
What’s in an NDA Template on ContractsCounsel
At the start of the NDA agreement, you’ll fill out information about when the contract starts and who it’s between: the Disclosing Party and Receiving Party. You can also add the purpose of the NDA, such as that you’re entering into a business relationship.
When you download an NDA template on ContractsCounsel, here are some clauses and terms that are included in it.
Confidential Information
The disclosing party shares sensitive information about their business, products and/or services. They maintain all rights to the confidential information and the Receiving Party has no rights.
Exclusions from Confidential Information
This clause in the agreement specifies what information is not considered confidential information, so there’s no confusion between parties.
Obligations of Receiving Party
The Receiving Party agrees to safeguard and protect the confidential information, and not use it or allow it to be used by others. They also agree not to disclose it to any other person or entity, unless specified.
Return or Destruction of Confidential Information
During and after the NDA, the Receiving Party agrees to return all information and forms of content to the Disclosing Party. Alternatively, they agree to destroy it and certify in writing that it’s been destroyed.
Remedies
If the Receiving Party is about to break the agreement, the Disclosing Party is allowed to stop them immediately by getting legal protection, without having to pay security beforehand.
Term
This clause specifies how long the agreement will last, unless the Disclosing Party terminates it. You should also specify for how many years after agreement termination the Receiving Party needs to maintain their obligations, such as five years.
Relationship
Neither party is under legal obligation to enter into other contracts or deals with each other, except for what the agreement specifically mentions.
No Warranties or Representations
This section explains that the Disclosing Party, who doesn’t have to disclose information they don’t wish to, is not liable to the Receiving Party for anything resulting from the use of the information.
Governing Law
The NDA is interpreted according to laws of a specific state, and both parties must submit to state jurisdiction and federal courts in that state.
Entire Agreement
This agreement prevails over any prior communications and can only be amended in writing.
Do You Need an NDA Template?
If you need an NDA, purchase an NDA template from ContractsCounsel. By being drafted by a vetted, experienced lawyer, your NDA template will be comprehensive and legal, giving you peace of mind.
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"Engaged Philips for a fixed-fee enforceability review of two NDAs under Texas law — one drafted in deliberate plain language, one a counterparty form with a problematic non-circumvention clause. The work was excellent: precise §15.50 analysis delivered within minutes of my scoping questions, comprehensive redlines that addressed every issue I flagged plus several I hadn't caught, and delivery days ahead of estimate. He respected my instruction to preserve plain-language drafting rather than restyle into boilerplate — rare. Note for future clients: he defines and defends engagement scope strictly, so agree on deliverables precisely up front. For well-scoped transactional work, strong value."
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Thanks, Jesse. I appreciate the detailed feedback and the clarity you brought to the engagement. I am glad the Section 15.50 analysis, redlines, and plain‑language preservation delivered exactly what you needed, and that the turnaround exceeded expectations. Your note on scope discipline is well taken. Clear and precise deliverables upfront make short, fixed‑fee engagements efficient and predictable, and they also help future clients obtain the best competitive bids on a comparable playing field. It is the same principle your team applies in high‑stakes Information Technology and Operational Technology environments where the diagnosis has to be trusted and getting it wrong is not an option. That structure is part of my results‑oriented approach, the same one I have used to resolve more than $350 million in litigation claims by prosecuting and defending matters aggressively within well‑defined boundaries. Thank you again for the collaboration and for taking the time to share your experience.
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